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Package ID: 202 |
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| Wildlife Discovery |
Upmarket private game lodge 'Silver Class' Tour - Experience the adrenaline rush of Africa's big 5 at close quarters. An expert guide accompanies the group throughout!
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I T I N E R A R Y
DAY 1
Depart from Johannesburg and travel to the 'Province of the Rising Sun', Mpumalanga, via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Travel over the famous Long Tom Pass on to the small town of Sabie. Visit the Lone Creek Waterfalls before arriving at your elegant hideaway. Enjoy a delectable dinner that can only be described as a 'culinary masterpiece’
Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
DAY 2
After breakfast, visit the Mac Mac Waterfalls. Pay a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest, where the richest alluvial gold deposits in South Africa were discovered in 1873. Continue exploring the Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and various waterfalls. Continue to your private Game lodge near the Kruger National Park arriving in time for afternoon tea, followed by your evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for a diverse selection of eclectic cuisine.
Makalali Private Game Reserve or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing activities
DAY 3
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Enter the World famous Kruger National Park established in 1898 at Orpen Gate. This National Park spanning over two million hectares is unrivalled in the diversity of its flora and fauna. Spend the day looking for the “Big Five”, general game and prolific bird life. After a late afternoon arrival at your hotel, relax and enjoy a well deserved dinner in the elegant dining room.
Casa Do Sol Hotel or similar - dinner bed and breakfast basis
DAY 4
After breakfast travel via Nelspruit and to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Drive through North – Eastern Swaziland along the Lebombo Mountains. Leave Swaziland and continue via the town of Pongola to
your lodge in the Ubizane Game Reserve, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner is served in the Boma
under the African sky (weather permitting).
Ubizane Game Reserve or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 1 game viewing activity
DAY 5
After an early safari in Hluhluwe Game Reserve followed by breakfast visit St Lucia, a World Heritage Site, and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Here we view prolific wetlands bird life, fish eagles, hippo
and crocodiles. After driving through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard, arrive in
the bustling city of Durban for drop off at your hotel or Durban International Airport
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Overall, included on Safari:
• 24 hr back up service whilst guests are on safari
• Anticipated weather conditions, so that clients arrive prepared
• Personal meet and greet service at Johannesburg International
• Personalised and tailor-made itineraries
Package rates:
Valid from 01 January – 30 November 2008:
ZAR 11 495.00 per person sharing
ZAR 1 550.00 single supplement
Please Note:
'Or similar' - the properties included in the itinerary will be booked first, however if they are not available at time of reservation a hotel of the same standard will be booked in place of the original.
Unique features of this safari:
Upmarket private game lodge experience included.
Opportunity to up-grade to open safari vehicle game drives in the park.
Small vehicles for personalised service.
Experienced, knowledgable, expert guides.
Luxury, safe, air-conditioned vehicle.
DAYS
5 Days and 4 nights
MIN / MAX PAX
One / Seven
DEPARTURES
Every Sunday and Tuesday of the month - departure from Johannesburg
Itinerary is also available departing from Durban to Johannesburg. Please contact us for details
ARRIVAL
Approximately 17h00 in Durban
VEHICLE
Air-conditioned Minibus
MEALS
As per itinerary
CLOTHING
Light safari clothing is sufficient. From May to Sept warm clothing is required. Some hotels may require 'smart casual' dress for dinner. Luggage kindly to be kept to a minimum.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
No inoculations are required but an anti-malaria precaution is strongly recommended.
VISA / PASSPORT
As we enter Swaziland, passport and visa conditions apply.
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE
English and German. Various guides available on request.
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